New Mexico Technology Assistance Program

NMTAP is having an assistive technology giveaway of older items from our device loan library. This event will take place on Wednesday January 21st, 2026 from 9:00am-12:00pm at 625 Silver Ave. SW Suite 100 B in ABQ, NM.
These items are discontinued but still highly functional devices that may benefit individuals with disabilities. This is a first come, first serve, in-person event and NO items will be held ahead of time.

To be eligible to receive these devices, you MUST be:
A resident of New Mexico AND a person with a disability,
OR A professional working with a person with a disability,
OR A family member, caregiver, guardian, or representative of a person with a disability.
You can review items available at https://myatprogram.org/Reutilization/Search/35

New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation to Hold Meetings About Procedural Revisions
The New Mexico Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is hosting three information sessions in June regarding proposed revisions to the agency’s Manual of Operating Procedures (MOP). Virtual meetings will be held on Monday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesday, June 18 at 11:00 a.m. Links to join the meetings can be found on the NMDVR website at http://www.dvr.state.nm.us/latest-news

An in-person session will be held on Friday, June 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the NMDVR office at 10510 Research Rd., Suite A, Albuquerque. Public written comment can also be submitted until June 30. Revisions are scheduled to take effect on July 1, contingent on public input received. The 171-page MOP is updated annually. The comprehensive document guides how vocational rehabilitation services are provided to New Mexicans with disabilities.

The current MOP can be accessed at www.dvr.state.nm.us/wp-content

www.dvr.state.nm.us

The New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) has revamped our Device Loan Paper Application for a more streamlined process for those who use our services. An online request for a device loan through our database is easy and preferred. You can access our Online Device Loan database at https://myatprogram.org/home/35.

Please visit our website at https://www.tap.gcd.nm.gov/device-loans/ to download or print a version of the paper application. We kindly ask for you to delete any old digital or dispose of any paper copies to avoid confusion.

Temporary job with New Mexico Technology Assistance Program (NMTAP) – great opportunity!

Position Summary: This job, Digital Divide Coordinator, is to help reduce the gaps among groups of individuals with disabilities or age-related challenges who experience a digital divide in their communities due to the lack of awareness and/or lack of resources. The goal is to work with individuals and service providers to understand and improve the gaps, and to increase awareness of Assistive Technology (AT) devices, AT services, broadband services, and accessibility requirements to increase opportunities for work, healthcare, community living, and school.

Job Duties:
- Providing presentations about NMTAP services around the state in person or virtually as appropriate.
- Collecting information about what is accessible and not accessible for New Mexicans with disabilities related to accessing services (e.g. virtual platforms, completing documents, using a website etc.) for healthcare, getting a job, applying for community services, going to school, and/or decreasing isolation.
- Join various collaborative groups working to extend Internet connections to the rural areas and other efforts that are related to closing the gap in the digital divide. As the NMTAP liaison, bringing awareness about the needs of persons with disabilities related to plans to be implemented.
- Reporting on collected information, activities of the collaborating groups, services available related to digital access or AT, increase in awareness of needed accessibility, and continuing needs for digital access.

Preferred skills include technical/computer skills, training experience with small and large groups, networking, and working with individuals with disabilities. Knowledge of computer accessibility features (built in or external software/hardware), accessing virtual platforms, understanding of Internet connections especially in rural and impoverished areas of the state is preferred. Knowledge or willingness to learn accessibility requirements for website, documents, and virtual platforms. Interest in interviewing individuals to capture the challenging trends.

Job will be carried out in a hybrid work environment; attending collaborative meetings/trainings, providing presentations, and some traveling around the state under the direction of the NMTAP Program Manager. Contact Tracy Agiovlasitis, NMTAP Program Manager for questions or more information: [email protected] or 505-469-1489.

Payrate is $20/hr for 40 hours a week for 7 months. Mileage reimbursement is included if candidate meets vehicle insurance requirements. *(payrate and hours per week may be negotiable)

The position is paid through ATA temporary job service.
Click this link to ATA Services to apply: https://ataservices.net/

Exciting news!

Exciting news from Apple! The company recently announced that they will be rolling out new accessibility features later this year!

👁️ Eye Tracking: Control your iPad or iPhone with just your eyes, making it easier for users with physical disabilities.
🎶 Music Haptics: Feel the music! This feature uses the Taptic Engine to help those who are deaf or hard of hearing experience music in a whole new way.
🔊 Vocal Shortcuts: Perform tasks with custom sounds, bringing a new level of convenience and accessibility.

Read more at: https://apple.co/459BB16

Ready for some summer fun!? Check out the activities planned by Adaptive Sports Program NM. Anyone with a disability of any type is eligible to participate. You can't NOT have fun!
https://www.adaptivesportsprogram.org/